Political Quotes

On the recordMay 25, 2010
If we look at our budget deficit that we face, from the years 2001 to 2008 we racked up as much new debt in those 8 years as we did in, I think, the previous 208 years of our Nation's history.
Said by
Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Senator Carper highlights the significant increase in national debt over a recent eight-year period.

Share

More from Tom Carper

Jun 18, 2024

The ADVANCE Act has no effect on the current authorities of the Commission, the Secretaries of Energy, State, or any other Federal Agency involved in the export of nuclear technology. The notification in section 103 exists in addition to…

govinfo.gov
Sep 25, 2024

the Office of Government Ethics is an Agency that independently works to oversee the executive branch's ethics program. The Director serves a term of 5 years in this instance, leading work that prevents financial conflicts of interest and…

govinfo.gov
Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, Kelly Powers, during the pendency of today, July 25, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

govinfo.gov
Dec 11, 2024

I just want to take a moment, if I could, to thank my family Martha, who is seated right up here to my right. And over the years, I have spoken with members of the Armed Forces who are married, and I have not only thanked them for their…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation